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diminish in French

diminish in French is diminuer, rapetisser, rétrécir — diminish means to make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

diminish in French

diminuer
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
rapetisser
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
rétrécir
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
réduire
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
amincir
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

What does "diminish" mean?

  1. verb To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
    "Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project."
  2. verb To become smaller or less in amount or intensity.
    "His influence in the party diminished over the years."

diminish in a sentence

  • Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project.
  • The scandal diminished public trust in the company.
  • His influence in the party diminished over the years.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diminish" in French?

"diminish" in French is diminuer, rapetisser, rétrécir. diminish means: To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

How do you use "diminish" in a sentence?

Example: "Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project." In French, "diminish" is diminuer, rapetisser, rétrécir.

Are there other ways to say "diminish" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "diminish": diminuer, rapetisser, rétrécir, réduire, amincir.

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